The Nike Air Max Light is coming back in its original colorway. This style made its first appearance in 1989, and acted as inspiration for the design of the Air Max 90.
Keeping major features of the Air Max 1, the Air Max Light sees the signature bubble unit in the midsole, and likewise, the “Nike Air” motifs can be found on the tongue as well as at the rear. A contrasting combination of white, navy and “Sports Red” takes over the uppers; the navy Swoosh and nubuck overlay embellishes the vintage white body. An electrifying “Sports Red” coats the insole, lining and the lacestays, finishing-up the retro look of the Air Max Light.
The Air Max Light will be available on January 10 at select Nike retailers like atmos, and on Nike.com.
Entering the year with more surprises, The Shoe Surgeon debuts another pair of customized sneakers after the wild Air Jordan 1 “South Beach Beast”. This time around, it’s the Travis Scott x Jordan Brand AJ4 “Cactus Jack” that gets a makeover.
The renowned footwear craftsman ditches the university blue nubuck in favor of stippled, olive-colored ostrich leather to recreate the thorny surface of an actual cacti. Although the co-branded heels are carried over from the original version, the spray-painted eyelet wings and heel tabs are dipped black as a nod to the OG sneakers. The Sneaker Surgeon finishes his masterpiece by detaching the eyelet wings from the laces.
Priced at $3,500 USD, the Air Jordan 4 “Cactus Jack” will be released on January 5 at 8 a.m. PST, exclusively on theshoesurgeon.com.
Nike WMNS’s hybrid take on the Vapormax Light 2 finally hits stores. Appearing as something like a luxe-take on a technical boot, the Nike Airquent borrows cues from the Nike Sock Dart, seen in the toe portions; the Nike More Uptempo, most noticeably in the large “AIR” bubble-text at the side; the Marc Newson x NikeLab Air VaporMax, shown at the ankle portions of the opening; and finally, the Nike Air VaporMax Light 2, with its bold heel cup and chunky Vapormax outsole.
Similar to what some of the fashion houses are putting out, a laceless silhouette that’s easy to put on and take off, the Airquent Sneaker Boot is defined by it distinctive Nike “AIR” branding. While the color options of burgundy, and black speak of elegance and sophistication, the large logo is just enough touch of fun for daily wear.
Priced at $150 USD, the AirQuent Sneaker boot is available now at NIKE, and select retailers like Footlocker.
Nike’s M2K Tekno carries over its 2018 success into the new year with a fresh colorway. One of the bulky sneaker trend leaders is back with a combination of “Sail/Habanero Red/Desert Ore-White.” Placed atop a black outsole and contrasting white midsole, the multilayered upper welcomes sail and desert ore on its overlay and underlay respectively. Lastly, the bold red accents are incorporated on the heel clip, the overlay’s mini Swoosh and the middle of each eyestay layout.
The Nike M2K Tekno “Sail/Habanero Red/Desert Ore-White” is expected to launch soon for $100 USD at select Nike Sportswear stockists and Nike.com.
Children of the Discordance has made waves outside of its native Japan with its elevated punk stylings, and Spring/Summer 2019 may yield its most eclectic offerings to date. This season, the brand is partnering with footwear experts RECOUTURE for a brief capsule of elevated sneakers, including monochrome Nike Cortez and Converse Chuck Taylors bolstered by handstitched Vibram soles and leather accents.
Talented cobblers upgrading classic sneakers is something of a growing trend throughout Japan and Greater Asia, and this collaboration may be the most accessible way to buy into it. Each collaborative Converse features a conventional canvas upper, complete with sturdy metal eyelets and CotD-branded laces. Leather wraps around the lower portion of each shoe, aiding the transition from lightweight trainer to welted shoe, finished off with a treaded Vibram outsole.
Shop select items from Children of the Discordance on Farfetch now and stay tuned for more international stockists.
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